Radar Question

jason210 · 08-01-05, 09:26 AM

Using the rotatable radar, I have a couple of probelms (patch 1.4b)

First, it keeps turning itself off all the time, even while I'm using it manually.

Second, it's hard to fine adjust the dial;

Thirdly, the contact disappears for no reason on the display, then comes back. peridoically. Usually, it disappears before I have time to read the bearing and range!

Forth and last, the "peak" on the RADAR gets smaller as I get nearer to the target. Shouldn't be the other way round?

Any fixes, ideas what might be wrong?

Duncan Idaho · 08-01-05, 10:44 AM

Well, I'm not very good at operating the radar, but I know this much:

It doesn't do so well in rough seas, and will keep turning itself off if water comes over the conning tower. That could also be the cause of your disappearing contact problem, too. Just a guess on the latter, though.

jason210 · 08-01-05, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duncan Idaho

Well, I'm not very good at operating the radar, but I know this much:

It doesn't do so well in rough seas, and will keep turning itself off if water comes over the conning tower. That could also be the cause of your disappearing contact problem, too. Just a guess on the latter, though.

Ok, thanks. I don't often use the RADAR and the weather was very bad when I was using it earlier today (otherwise why would I be using the RADAR!!)

08-01-05, 09:26 AM	#1
jason210 Sonar Guy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sweden / UK Posts: 386 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Radar Question Using the rotatable radar, I have a couple of probelms (patch 1.4b) First, it keeps turning itself off all the time, even while I'm using it manually. Second, it's hard to fine adjust the dial; Thirdly, the contact disappears for no reason on the display, then comes back. peridoically. Usually, it disappears before I have time to read the bearing and range! Forth and last, the "peak" on the RADAR gets smaller as I get nearer to the target. Shouldn't be the other way round? Any fixes, ideas what might be wrong? __________________ Intel Core i9-9900K @ 3.6 GHz nVidia GeForce RTX 2070 32GB memory Windows 10 Pro

08-01-05, 10:44 AM	#2
Duncan Idaho Marine Boy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In your baffles Posts: 201 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well, I'm not very good at operating the radar, but I know this much: It doesn't do so well in rough seas, and will keep turning itself off if water comes over the conning tower. That could also be the cause of your disappearing contact problem, too. Just a guess on the latter, though. __________________ Idaho- -I like to play poker with Tarot cards. The other night I got a full house, and 4 people died.